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One of the most exciting private safaris to join is a private tour from Johannesburg back to the dawn of time – where else than in the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites.
The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site in the Gauteng province of South Africa, about 50 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg. UNESCO designated the site as a World Heritage Site in 1999, and it covers 47,000 hectares and contains a complex system of limestone caves.
The Sterkfontein Caves, located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, are described as the “world’s anthropological treasure house” since it has been the site of some of the most significant discoveries about the evolution of man. Scientists have discovered many hominid and other animal fossils here, dating back more than 4-million years, to the birth of humanity.
The Australopithecus africanus fossils were discovered in Sterkfontein. The University of the Witwatersrand owns the Sterkfontein Caves, and its scientists have been in charge of the main excavations at this World Heritage Site.
They are credited with many of the cave’s most notable discoveries, including the world-famous Mrs Ples and Little Foot fossils, the latter of which is an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than three million years.
The Maropeng Visitor Centre, housed in the dramatic Tumulus building, is an information and science hub with a collection of brilliant exhibitions focusing on human evolution over the last few million years.
The building in which the visitor centre is located, resembles an ancient burial mound, known as a tumulus, which blends artfully with the grassland surroundings.
The tour is educational as well as entertaining, with interactive displays and magical underground boat cruises.
You might also like our Rhino and Lion Park Tour or Lesedi Cultural Village Tour.
One of the most exciting private safaris to join is a private tour from Johannesburg back to the dawn of time – where else than in the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites.
The Cradle of Humankind is a paleoanthropological site in the Gauteng province of South Africa, about 50 kilometres northwest of Johannesburg. UNESCO designated the site as a World Heritage Site in 1999, and it covers 47,000 hectares and contains a complex system of limestone caves.
The Sterkfontein Caves, located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, are described as the “world’s anthropological treasure house” since it has been the site of some of the most significant discoveries about the evolution of man. Scientists have discovered many hominid and other animal fossils here, dating back more than 4-million years, to the birth of humanity.
The Australopithecus africanus fossils were discovered in Sterkfontein. The University of the Witwatersrand owns the Sterkfontein Caves, and its scientists have been in charge of the main excavations at this World Heritage Site.
They are credited with many of the cave’s most notable discoveries, including the world-famous Mrs Ples and Little Foot fossils, the latter of which is an almost complete Australopithecus skeleton dating back more than three million years.
The Maropeng Visitor Centre, housed in the dramatic Tumulus building, is an information and science hub with a collection of brilliant exhibitions focusing on human evolution over the last few million years.
The building in which the visitor centre is located, resembles an ancient burial mound, known as a tumulus, which blends artfully with the grassland surroundings.
The tour is educational as well as entertaining, with interactive displays and magical underground boat cruises.
You might also like our Rhino and Lion Park Tour or Lesedi Cultural Village Tour.
Following pick-up by your private driver and guide, we give you a Cradle of Humankind tour, which is located about 35 to 45 minutes north of Johannesburg.
The famous Sterkfontein Caves tour is the first stop, with a 1-hour long tour of the underground cave system led by a qualified guide. You are taken on a fascinating journey deep beneath the earth to a location where the remains of some of our earliest ancestors have been discovered.
Note that the location visited are open to the public, hence the tour itself is not private since the location will be shared with other people.
The Maropeng Visitors Centre in the striking Tumulus building is the next stop for a tour of the world-class exhibition halls. Each hall transports you to the earliest known traces of the human race. The interactive displays and a magical boat road through an artificial underground cave system are highlights.
Although the tour does not include lunch, you can stop for a bite to eat and a drink at the Tumulus restaurant, which has the best views of the Cradle of Humankind.
Your private guide will drive you back to the city and drop you off at your hotel.
Guests should note that collection and drop-off times are approximate, but your driver and guide: will pick you up for a private transfer from any accommodation address in Johannesburg between 08:30 and 09:30 for a half -day tour that will last about 4.5 to 5 hours.
You will be dropped off again between 15:00 and 16:00. The availability to add any optional activities will be time permitting.
What are the opening hours for the Sterkfontein Caves private tour?
The tour is open 7 days a week, from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
What is included in a private tour of the Cradle of Humankind?
A private tour typically includes transportation to and from the Cradle of Humankind, a guide, and entrance fees to the various sites. Some private tours may also include meals and accommodation.
How long does the Sterkfontein caves private tour take?
The tour takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How long does a private tour of the Cradle of Humankind typically last?
The duration of a private tour can vary depending on the itinerary, but it typically lasts for a full day.
How many people can join a private tour of the Cradle of Humankind?
The number of people that can join a private tour can vary depending on the tour provider, but most private tours can accommodate groups of up to 12 people.
Following pick-up by your private driver and guide, we give you a Cradle of Humankind tour, which is located about 35 to 45 minutes north of Johannesburg.
The famous Sterkfontein Caves tour is the first stop, with a 1-hour long tour of the underground cave system led by a qualified guide. You are taken on a fascinating journey deep beneath the earth to a location where the remains of some of our earliest ancestors have been discovered.
Note that the location visited are open to the public, hence the tour itself is not private since the location will be shared with other people.
The Maropeng Visitors Centre in the striking Tumulus building is the next stop for a tour of the world-class exhibition halls. Each hall transports you to the earliest known traces of the human race. The interactive displays and a magical boat road through an artificial underground cave system are highlights.
Although the tour does not include lunch, you can stop for a bite to eat and a drink at the Tumulus restaurant, which has the best views of the Cradle of Humankind.
Your private guide will drive you back to the city and drop you off at your hotel.
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